Uganda Police has so far released names of 10 bodies they have so far recovered from Lake Victoria after a boat capsized on August 2nd, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of people on board is allegedly to be 34 and the incident happened at 5 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20 people were confirmed dead, and nine (9) were rescued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The boat was carrying bags of charcoal, fresh foods, silverfish among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the accident is attributed to overloading and bad weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rescue efforts have been underway with teams from Police Marines, UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit and local community on the waters trying to locate the missing people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, the rescue efforts are facing challenges due to the rough conditions of the lake and heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The combined efforts of the Police Marines, UPDF Marines, and local residents persist in their mission to locate and recover all missing persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is the List of the 10 recovered bodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Nankya Winnie aged 29 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Rugose Zam Mutesi Angel aged 35 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Nabisele Galdyce aged 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Namulondo Proscovia aged 44 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Najuma Edith aged 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Nsabimana Innocent aged 35 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Wabwire Dickson aged 30 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Unidentified female adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Okumu Derek aged 23 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Karegyeya Francis aged 28 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rescue teams continue their search for victims of the boat accident on Lake Victoria that occurred on August 2nd, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of now, only five bodies, all of them female adults, have been recovered out of the 20 individuals who were reported missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recovered bodies have been transported to City Mortuary Mulago for post-mortem examinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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